| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 36/08 |
| Hearing date | 29 Jan 2008 |
| Determination date | 09 April 2008 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | K Murray ; I Riach |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Bradford v Yellow Rocket Northlands Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Respondent argued applicant abandoned employment – Applicant had dispute with co-worker (“S”) that created difficulties at workplace – Respondent met with applicant in public part of workplace to discuss dispute with S – Authority satisfied meeting place not ideal but no private place for discussion and satisfied co-workers did not hear discussion – Applicant told respondent that picked on by S and S’s behaviour disrespectful – Respondent asked applicant if wanted to leave – Respondent’s evidence preferred – Authority satisfied respondent did not tell applicant to leave – Authority rejected applicant’s argument that required to remove company t-shirt in public area – Authority found applicant not directed to leave workplace – Applicant claimed escorted off workplace by respondent – Authority found not unreasonable of respondent to attempt some further dialogue while applicant leaving – Authority found applicant not dismissed by respondent’s words or conduct – No unjustified dismissal – ARREARS – Respondent confirmed would pay outstanding holiday pay – Caf� assistant |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4A |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 36_08.pdf [pdf 48 KB] |